Baked Cinnamon Apples (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ What You Need for the Baked Apples
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6 apples for baking (try McIntosh, Granny Smith, Jonagold, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Braeburn, or Rome Beauty)
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1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup of hot water to use in the dish
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1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3 tablespoons butter that’s unsalted
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1/4 cup finely diced walnuts (optional)
→ Extras for Topping
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Vanilla ice cream or plain whipped cream (unsweetened)
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A drizzle of caramel sauce
# Instructions:
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Turn your oven on to 375°F. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Toss in the dried cranberries and stir everything together.
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Cut out the cores of your apples but don’t go all the way through—leave the bottoms intact. Arrange the apples in a casserole dish, making sure they don’t lean on each other.
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Scoop equal amounts of the sugar mixture into the apples. Sprinkle the leftover cinnamon mix on top, and add 1/2 tablespoon of butter and walnuts to each apple if you’re using them.
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Pour the hot water into the baking dish. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes at 375°F until the apples soften and are cooked through. Bigger apples or different types might need more time.
# Notes:
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These warm apples have flavors similar to apple pie filling. Enjoy them plain, or top them off with ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel.
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For the best texture, stick with apples that are tart and crisp.